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YX51 WHE

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,801 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,912 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits unable to hold rpm at 2500rpm (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,575 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,072 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 36,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 21,957 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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YX51 WHE is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 WHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 WHE registered?

YX51 WHE is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is YX51 WHE safe to buy?

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